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Uniformed Services

Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE – Top Up

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This is the second-year course, that follows successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma.

The UCAS points that can be gained are:

Distinction*: 168

Distinction: 144

Merit: 96

Pass: 48

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

This qualification aims to provide learners with:

  • an understanding of the uniformed public services sector
  • the opportunity to investigate career opportunities in the uniformed services
  • the ability to prepare for a recruitment interview
  • an understanding of the personal commitment and fitness requirements needed to be employed in a uniformed service role
  • an understanding of the external organisations that impact on and influence the work of the uniformed services
  • an understanding of how uniformed services organisations respond in emergency situations
  • the opportunity to understand and develop the skills and qualities needed to work in a range of uniformed services eg leadership skills, coaching skills, conflict management, personal protection,
  • teamwork, communication, navigation, drill.
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Written assignments and practical assessments.

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Fire Service Officers (Watch Manager and Below)

Up to £55,139
/year

Fire service officers (watch manager and below) co-ordinate and participate in firefighting activities, provide emergency services in the event of accidents or bomb alerts, and advise on fire prevention.

Police Officers (Sergeant and Below)

Up to £54,209
/year

Police officers (Sergeant and below) co-ordinate and undertake the investigation of crimes, patrol public areas, arrest offenders and suspects and enforce law and order. Officers of the British Transport Police […]

Officers in Armed Forces

Officers in armed forces serve as commissioned officers in Her Majesty’s armed forces, foreign and Commonwealth armed forces plan, direct, organise and administer military operations; and perform duties for which […]

NCOs and Other Ranks

Those holding jobs in this unit group are full-time members of the armed forces of the UK, the Commonwealth and other foreign countries and perform military duties for which there […]

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE – Top Up
Sandra

Sandra

Level 3 Uniformed Services

Student Voice

“

I’ve improved my time management and punctuality, and learnt new skills for working in the Uniformed Protective Services. It’s been a really interesting experience where I’ve made friends and learnt a lot. I’m planning to go to university or start an apprenticeship.

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Progression

Progression

This course allows learners to progress to employment or University and towards the entry qualifications and requirements of a specific uniformed service.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

Full-Time

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